Solvay to double copolymer production capacity in Germany

12:31 AM MDT | April 1, 2014 | Deepti Ramesh

Solvay says that its polyamide & intermediates (P&I) business will double its copolymer production capacity at the company’s site at Freiburg, Germany. Copolymers are polymeric formulations based on two or more monomers. The copolymers provided by Solvay P&I are part of the Stabamid high-performance portfolio designed for demanding end-use applications in engineering plastics, industrial yarns and textile; they offer high surface aesthetics and high temperature resistance, Solvay says. “We look forward to more than doubling our copolymer...